Communication Disorder

Communication Disorder

As defined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association (ASHA), a communication disorder is:

"An impairment in the ability to receive, send,
process, and comprehend concepts or verbal, nonverbal and graphic symbol
systems. A communication disorder may be evident in the processes of hearing,
language, and/or speech. A communication disorder may range in severity from
mild to profound. It may be developmental or acquired. Individuals may
demonstrate one or any combination of the three aspects of communication
disorders. A communication disorder may result in a primary disability or it
may be secondary to other disabilities" (ASHA, 1993).